May

Javier Fortuna is set to face Jason Sosa on June 24 in Beijing

After missing out on the chance to face Vasyl Lomachenko, Javier Fortuna will face Jason Sosa, who fought to a controversial draw with Nicholas Walters.

Francisco Vargas issued temporary license after failed drug test

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Apr

Francisco Vargas issued temporary license after failed drug test

by Mitch Abramson

Despite testing positive for clenbuterol ahead of his June 4 fight with Orlando Salido, the California commission decided to give Francisco Vargas another chance.

Antonio Tarver’s license has been revoked by NJ Control Board

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Apr

Antonio Tarver’s license has been revoked by NJ Control Board

by Mitch Abramson

Antonio Tarver’s license was revoked and he was fined $25,000 by the NJ State Athletic Control Board for providing false licensing documents on child support.

Manny Pacquiao strengthens security around family in wake of threat

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Apr

Manny Pacquiao strengthens security around family in wake of threat

by Mitch Abramson

Manny Pacquiao doesn’t plan on suspending his senate campaign after the president of the Philippines says a terrorist group allegedly threatened to kidnap him.

Arum has another Trump-themed show he wants to do with four title fights

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Apr

Arum has another Trump-themed show he wants to do with four title fights

by Mitch Abramson

Bob Arum has another apparent anti-Trump themed HBO PPV show planned for Nov. 5 with four title fights on tap in Mexico City and Tucson, Arizona he said on Thursday.

Arum softens hopes for Crawford-Postol PPV with 100,000 buys

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Apr

Arum softens hopes for Crawford-Postol PPV with 100,000 buys

by Mitch Abramson

On the heels of Manny Pacquiao’s disappointing PPV effort, Bob Arum said not to expect big numbers when top talents Terence Crawford and Viktor Postol meet.

Promoter says Kovalev didn’t have issue returning to scene of tragedy

27

Apr

Promoter says Kovalev didn’t have issue returning to scene of tragedy

by Mitch Abramson

Promoter Kathy Duva says she asked Sergey Kovalev if he had any concerns fighting in the same venue where an opponent died from a bout and she said he did not.

Mikey Garcia’s return is in the works with Al Haymon and Showtime in mind

27

Apr

Mikey Garcia’s return is in the works with Al Haymon and Showtime in mind

by Mitch Abramson

Robert Garcia would like to see his brother Mikey Garcia in the ring by June at 140 pounds, and he called working with Al Haymon “one big possibility.”

The pressure is on Felix Verdejo to show promise in his June 11 bout

27

Apr

The pressure is on Felix Verdejo to show promise in his June 11 bout

by Mitch Abramson

Carl Moretti expects a better and more focused Felix Verdejo in his June 11 bout with Juan Jose Martinez after his last two fights were viewed as average efforts.

Showtime chief praises Golovkin but says he’s running out of opponents

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Apr

Showtime chief praises Golovkin but says he’s running out of opponents

by Mitch Abramson

Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza isn’t convinced Canelo will fight Gennady Golovkin in the fall, paving the way for a possible fight he hopes with Danny Jacobs and GGG.